It was 1993 when Captains Jim and Randy Coon decided to do more for the island of Lana’i. The population of the island was about 1,500 people, Trilogy had been running sailing trips to Lanai for the better part of 20 years, and even with the construction of the new resorts, the small community continued [...]
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It’s no secret that the island of Lana‘i has been in the national spotlight lately. Ever since Larry Ellison purchased 98% of the island in June 2012, there has been a lot of talk about the future of Lana‘i and the direction the island will take. On an empty shoreline on the “backside” of Lana‘i, [...]
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As many kama’aina are aware, Save Honolua recently gained a huge victory when the State of Hawaii budgeted $20 million to protect 280 acres of land around Honolua Bay. As the state performs its due diligence, however, the group is still actively partaking in fundraising efforts to help protect “The Bay.” Given that Honolua is [...]
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As many kamaʽaina are aware, the rocky coastline along the pali of West Maui is a popular spot with fishermen. Unfortunately, this also means that spools of line and dozens of hooks get wrapped around the reef. Luckily, the BlueʽAina team was recently in action to remove much of the debris. Setting sail from Maʽalaea [...]
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This past July, Trilogy celebrated 40 years of snorkeling tours in Maui. Looking back, it’s been a humbling 40 years. Trilogy began its very first charter between Maui and Lana’i on July 5th, 1973 carrying a grand total of 6 passengers. It was skippered by Capt. Eldon Coon, with his two sons Jim and Rand [...]
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